Assoc. Prof. Sanjeev Sharma has several years of teaching and academic experience in Applied Science. He is currently serving as Associate Professor and IPR In-charge at IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad, where he has been associated since August 2022. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor and IPR In-charge at GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida, and held teaching positions at GNCT, Greater Noida and ACET, Baghpat.

Alongside teaching, he has taken active responsibility for institutional innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives. He has served as an IIC member, Patent & Research Coordinator, and Convener/SPOC for the KAPILA Committee, supporting intellectual property awareness and innovation activities.

Research Expertise

His research primarily focuses on photonic crystals, optical communication, optical sensors, biosensors, nanocomposite materials, and photonic-crystal-based biomedical detection systems. His recent work has increasingly emphasized the application of photonic structures to healthcare, including the detection of anemia, dengue, chikungunya, creatinine, kidney diseases, blood components, and other biological markers.

His research demonstrates an interdisciplinary connection between applied physics, optical engineering, biomedical sensing, nanotechnology, and healthcare technology.

Research Publications & Scholarly Contributions

Assoc. Prof. Sharma has an extensive research record comprising:

• 27 journal publications
• 17 conference papers
• 6 book chapters
• Contributions to numerous workshops and FDPs
• Publications in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals and proceedings
• Research contributions published through reputed publishers including Springer, Elsevier, AIP, and other international journals
• A self-authored/co-authored book on Optical Properties of Binary and Ternary Photonic Crystals

His recent publications include research on photonic-crystal-based biosensors for anemia, dengue virus, creatinine, kidney disease, and other biomedical applications.

Patents & Innovation

One of the strongest aspects of his profile is his substantial contribution to intellectual property and technology development. He has reported 35 patents, including published and granted patents.

His patented innovations cover areas such as:

• Photonic-crystal-based biosensors
• Hemoglobin detection
• Kidney disease detection
• Dengue and chikungunya detection
• Glucose and protein detection
• DWDM and optical communication systems
• Nanocomposite sensing devices
• Renewable-energy technologies
• Smart environmental and IoT systems
• Healthcare monitoring technologies

Several of his patents have progressed from publication to grant, demonstrating the practical and translational potential of his research.

IPR, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Leadership

Assoc. Prof. Sharma has made significant contributions beyond conventional academic research through his work in IPR awareness, patent facilitation, innovation mentoring, and entrepreneurship. He has prepared and submitted patent applications through the KAPILA initiative and assisted students in progressing from innovative ideas to feasibility assessment, funding, grants, and intellectual-property protection.

He has also organized workshops and awareness programmes on “IPR: Idea to a Patent” and patent-filing procedures, helping cultivate an innovation-oriented environment among students and faculty.

Conferences, Technical Reviewing & Academic Engagement

He has contributed as a technical reviewer/member of technical programme committees for international conferences, including IEEE-associated conferences and events in cognitive computing, engineering, communication, biomedical informatics, and women in engineering.

He has also presented research papers at national and international conferences and participated in several scientific and technical forums.

Faculty Development & Professional Training

Assoc. Prof. Sharma has actively participated in numerous FDPs, workshops, and short-term training programmes covering IPR, innovation management, research methodology, AI/ML, optical technologies, entrepreneurship, sustainability, human values, and emerging technologies.

He has also completed Innovation Ambassador training conducted by the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell and AICTE and participated in AICTE-ATAL Academy programmes addressing emerging technological areas.

Mentorship & Student Development

A notable dimension of his academic contribution is his involvement in student mentoring and innovation development. He guides students in transforming ideas into feasible and potentially patentable innovations, while supporting them through the stages of validation, patent filing, and funding/grant applications.

His activities therefore extend beyond research publication toward technology translation, innovation culture, and capacity building.

Overall Research Impact

Assoc. Prof. Sanjeev Sharma's career reflects a sustained commitment to research, innovation, intellectual property generation, academic mentoring, and technology-oriented education. His work in photonic-crystal-based sensing has potential applications in biomedical diagnostics and optical technologies, while his extensive patent activity demonstrates a strong orientation toward converting research concepts into protected innovations.

Eligibility for Nobel Research Award 

Assoc. Prof. Sanjeev Sharma is eligible for the Nobel Research Award in Scientific Laurels based on the strength and breadth of his academic and research contributions. His eligibility is supported by his extensive publication record, SCI/Scopus-indexed research, substantial patent portfolio, granted intellectual property, interdisciplinary research in photonic crystals and biomedical biosensors, innovation and IPR leadership, international conference participation, technical reviewing, and student mentorship.

His combination of scientific research, technological innovation, patent generation, and practical biomedical applications provides a strong foundation for recognition under the Nobel Research Award category.